Evo Japan 2026 Unveils Major Game Reveals and DLC Announcements, Including Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina

Evo Japan 2026 took place from May 1–3, 2026, and showcased a lineup of game reveals and DLC announcements that set the stage for future updates in the fighting game community.

Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced for 2027

The most significant reveal was Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, an updated version of the 2021 fighting game. The title is scheduled for release in 2027 and will feature:

• Gameplay and balance changes
• A new story by Kinoko Nasu
• New characters (details on the full cast and routes remain undisclosed)

The key art for the game includes Len, a character previously featured in past mainline and Melty Blood titles. Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina will be available on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and PC.

An official website for the game has also been launched. Watch the trailer from the Evo Japan 2026 announcement below:

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World Heroes Perfect Shadowdrop and New Features

World Heroes Perfect made its PC debut via a shadowdrop on Steam for $19.99, with a temporary discount to $14.99 until May 8, 2026. The game includes:

• All content from the original release
• Practice Mode
• Gallery Mode with concept and official art
• Rollback netcode
• Steam Achievements and Leaderboards
• Remote play support

Watch the launch trailer for World Heroes Perfect below:

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2 Adds Mr. Karate

SNK announced a new DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves—Mr. Karate, a crossover character who first appeared as a boss in Art of Fighting. The DLC will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in May 2026.

Watch the first trailer featuring Mr. Karate:

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Adds Black Panther and The Incredible Hulk

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will introduce Black Panther (Shuri version) and The Incredible Hulk as playable characters. The game is set for release on PS5 and PC on August 6, 2026.

Key details include:

• Black Panther’s Wakanda will appear as a stage
• Both characters are affiliated with The Avengers alongside Captain America and Iron Man

Watch the trailer featuring the new characters:

Tekken 8 DLC Launch Date for Kunimitsu Revealed

Evo Japan 2026 also confirmed the launch date for Kunimitsu as DLC in Tekken 8. Availability depends on whether players own the Season 3 Character Pass:

• If purchased: May 27, 2026
• If not purchased: June 1, 2026 (available for individual purchase)